I added a folder from my cloud service (Box, Dropbox, ecc) but Automatica hasn't added my content. Is something wrong?

The Automatica device software downloads only multimedia audio files, and skips documents, pictures, etc. Please also keep in mind that your car audio system couldn't be capable of reading some audio formats, so it won't list them even if they're downloaded on the device. We suggest to use mp3 and m4a formats for a wider compatibility.

When a new firmware is available, every customer will see a notification in its personal area in automaticaweb.com and will receive an email with instructions about update operations.
Every firmware update is an OTA operation.

Yes, the Automatica Companion Device can connect to any USB port (even a Roku). However, the Automatica Companion Device is specifically designed for use in the car – which does require a USB port. The device, the software and the experience is optimized for automotive experience use, which should be kept in mind when you're using it with other devices.

You will need Wi-Fi to sync Automatica to your Dropbox, Google Drive, Box, Microsoft SkyDrive or SoundCloud. Afterwards, Wi-Fi is not needed. Since Automatica is built to keep your cache fresh, it works updates everything Automatically when the ￼connection is available, so that you can always play new content on the road – even when you're in a tunnel or at the bottom of an canyon.

There are no “mandatory/obligatory” montly or yearly costs at this time. In the future, Automatica may offer premium functions for a fee, but users will continue to use their unit without cost. The Automatica device will continue to work with local configuration even without the web service.

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Inrete, headquartered in Italy, develops highly intuitive connected car technologies. Inrete has a history as an engineering company working for automotive research centers and providing specialized Internet operations and services for large organizations. Automatica is the first retail project bringing the high-tech solution on the retail level.